Daffodil Aphodius vs Small Emerald Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Daffodil Aphodius | Small Emerald Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphodius fossor | Hemistola chrysoprasaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 28-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Daffodil Aphodius
A large, entirely shiny black dweller dung beetle with a convex, robust body. Despite being classified as a dweller, it also makes shallow burrows beneath dung. One of the earliest spring-active dung beetles in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dung beetles to appear in spring, sometimes emerging while snow is still on the ground.
Small Emerald Moth
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale green wings and fine white fringe. It is one of the daintiest European emerald moths.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on wild clematis, making it confined to areas where this plant grows.